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2 Keping
1197 (1783) year| Copper | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sumatra (British East Indies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1197 (1783) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 2 Kepings (1⁄200) |
| Currency | Dollar (1783-1824) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription with date below. Toothed border.
Lettering:
٢
دوا کڤڠ
١١٩٧
Translation: 2 Keping 19 r 1197
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Keping 1197 (1783) from Sumatra (British East Indies) made of Copper weighing 3.3 g is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and European design elements. The coin's obverse side bears the inscription "Al Sultan Muhammad" in Arabic, indicating the influence of Islamic culture in the region. However, the reverse side features a crowned shield with a British-style lion and a Dutch-style lion on either side, reflecting the colonial influence of the British East India Company and the Dutch East India Company in Sumatra during the 18th century. This blend of cultural influences makes the coin a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
